Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Dharmendra's Final Film Ikkis: Unseen, Dubbing Challenges
Dharmendra's final film, Ikkis, is set to release on December 25, 2025.
Sadly, Dharmendra passed away on November 24, 2023, before he could see the completed version of the film.
Director Sriram Raghavan shared that Dharmendra had trouble with dubbing and could only see about 50-70% of the film.
He was really looking forward to watching the entire movie.
Dharmendra was known for his dedication, often writing his lines in Urdu and preparing for his co-stars' lines as well.
The film marks a significant moment for Bollywood fans, as it is Dharmendra's last on-screen appearance.
Dharmendra passed away on November 24, 2023, before seeing the completed version of his final film, Ikkis.
Director Sriram Raghavan revealed Dharmendra had trouble with dubbing and could only see 50-70% of the film.
Dharmendra was eager to watch the entire film but passed away before he could.
Dharmendra was known for his dedication, often writing his lines in Urdu and preparing for his co-stars' lines.
The film Ikkis is set to release on December 25, 2025, marking Dharmendra's final on-screen appearance.
- Who
- Dharmendra, Sriram Raghavan, Jaideep Ahlawat
- What
- Dharmendra's final film Ikkis, his dubbing challenges, and his anticipation to see the completed film
- When
- Dharmendra passed away on November 24, 2023; film release on December 25, 2025
- Where
- Panel discussion about the film Ikkis
- Why
- To share memories and the impact of working with Dharmendra
- Film
- Ikkis
- Director
- Sriram Raghavan
- Dharmendra's Passing
- November 24, 2023
- Dharmendra's Age
- 89
- Release Date
- December 25, 2025
- Dharmendra's Dubbing
- Had trouble, saw 50-70% of the film
- Dharmendra's Preparation
- Wrote lines in Urdu, prepared for other actors' lines
Sources
‘Dharmendra put his hand on my cheek and called me good-looking,’ recalls Jaideep Ahlawat: ‘Have felt his hand holding mine’
Dharmendra had a ‘tough time’ dubbing for Ikkis, recalls director; says late star would rewrite his lines in Urdu
Dharmendra Has Not Seen The Completed Version Of Ikkis, Had Trouble Dubbing: Sriram Raghavan
